Philip: Hello Sean, What summer this has been, We’ve had so rain. I’ve never

seen anything like it.

Sean: Yes, we’ve had pretty awful weather and there has been pretty

depressing news in newspapers too; first floods and now outbreak of foot and mouth.

What will be next?

Philip: Yes I know what you mean. Anyway, what have you been up to? You’ve started

university, haven’t you?

Sean: Only part time. I’m doing course on meteorology. I’ve got essay to hand in after

weekend so I’m off to library to do research.

There is so work involved in just single course. You wouldn’t believe how

essays I’ve written this term.

And I’m still trying to hold down full-time job at bank.

Philip: Well, if you want advice, I’ll give it to you anyway, I’d quit job at bank

and concentrate on your studies; or get evening job at pub or something.

There are so part time jobs going if you need cash.

Sean: Well, I’m pretty broke and I need money that I get from bank.

Philip: Can’t your parents lend you money until you’ve finished course?

Sean: I don’t like to ask them. They’ve just bought me furniture for my flat,

armchair, couch, enormous bed and kitchen equipment too. I’ll manage somehow.

Anyway, enough about me, what are you up to?

Philip: I’m about to go on long vacation. I intend to travel round South America. In fact I’m going to

travel agency now to get information on touring South America. I’ll be away for

couple of months or maybe bit longer.

Sean: That will cost you pretty penny.

Philip: I know, but it is something that I have always wanted to do. I’ve got savings in the bank

and I intend to blow them all on vacation. My brother’s coming with me and he’s got

lot of money. So he’ll lend me money if I run short.

Sean: Well lucky you. I’ve got to dash. Have enjoyable holiday and send me postcard or

e-mail if you are ever net connected.

Philip: I’ll do that, Good luck with your studies. Bye.

Sean: Bye.